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How do I view the total heat transfer coefficient through surfaces in OpenStudio/EnergyPlus?

I would like to find out what the heat transfer coefficient for my floor is in my OpenStudio/EnergyPlus model in W/m2K. I have been advised to look at the EnergyPlus timeseries outputs related to surface heat gain. I have had a look at these and cannot seem to find one that relates to total heat flow - it seems that heat transfer is split into conduction, radiation, and convection. E.g "Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]".

Is there any way of finding out what the total heat transfer rate is in terms of W/m2K of a surface (especially the ground floor)?

Additionally to this, when trying to use the 'Add Output Variable' measure that is available on BCL, the measure seems to run successfully, stating that an output variable has been added to the simulation, however I cannot seem to find this in the output files? I was under the impression I would be able to see this in the .sql file but it does not seem to be there. Any help would be very appreciated! :)

How do I view the total heat transfer coefficient through surfaces in OpenStudio/EnergyPlus?

I would like to find out what the heat transfer coefficient for my floor is in my OpenStudio/EnergyPlus model in W/m2K. I have been advised to look at the EnergyPlus timeseries outputs related to surface heat gain. I have had a look at these and cannot seem to find one that relates to total heat flow - it seems that heat transfer is split into conduction, radiation, and convection. E.g "Surface Outside Face Conduction Heat Transfer Rate per Area [W/m2]".

Is there any way of finding out what the total heat transfer rate is in terms of W/m2K of a surface (especially the ground floor)?

Additionally to this, when trying to use the 'Add Output Variable' measure that is available on BCL, the measure seems to run successfully, stating that an output variable has been added to the simulation, however I cannot seem to find this in the output files? I was under the impression I would be able to see this in the .sql file but it does not seem to be there. Any help would be very appreciated! :)